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VO11 MKJ

2011 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,382 mi
Last recorded70,382 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 MKJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,382 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Dec 2022 70,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,064 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 54,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,777 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 40,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,699 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 25,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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VO11 MKJ is a 2011 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO11 MKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO11 MKJ registered?

VO11 MKJ is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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